KAMPALA, UGANDA — 9 NOVEMBER 2026
The Ruparelia Group is introducing a new luxury eco-tourism project called Paradise Island Resort on Lake Victoria. The resort is set to officially open on December 1st, 2026. The resort brings an entirely new concept of a luxurious island getaway to Uganda’s hospitality sector.
This private island covers 19 acres of land and is located around 10 km from the mainland. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the island from Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala. The design and construction of the resort aim at offering travelers the best accommodation without changing the original landscape of the island. There are a total of 38 different accommodation types in the resort. They are represented by 10 standard cottages, 11 cliff cottages that are built on slopes, 14 two-bedroom cottages, and 3 executive villas. Different types of accommodation fit couples, families, private events, and business retreats.
The resort serves fully as a sustainable eco-lodge. Alongside standard luxury amenities, the resort offers curated experiences such as water sports, fine dining at its Omusana Restaurant, and a distinct man-made beachfront setup along the waters of Lake Victoria.
The Ruparelia Group has focused on the hospitality sector for five years to finally achieve the project’s completion. The construction began on 1 May 2021, and December is crucial from this perspective.
The timing of the completion is very lucky, as Uganda is trying to boost its tourism. The number of international visitors that came to Uganda in 2025 amounted to 1.64 million tourists, which is a 19.7 percent rise in comparison with 2024, generating about 5.83 trillion Ugandan shillings, equivalent to roughly US$1.62 billion. Now, the government is working towards generating US$5 billion in tourism revenue by 2030.
Lake Victoria is the largest tropical lake in the world and acts as a chief contributor to the Nile River, providing the ideal geographical position for this tourist spot.
It remains to be seen if the opening of Paradise Island Resort on December 1, 2026, will boost international tourism in Uganda and whether tourists will travel to Africa and uncover a different aspect of it devoid of the wildlife safari.
